Articles by Lewis Maddison, Reviews Writer

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 with wrist rest on desk

'The analog switches are a dream' — why now's the time to pick up one of the best gaming keyboards I've ever used

By Lewis Maddison Published 12 March 26

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 has been one of my favorite gaming keyboards for a while — and now it's 24% off in Amazon's Spring Deal Days event.

Three-quarter view of MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ open on white desk with pink wall in background

I tested MSI’s new convertible laptop, and its build and performance are top-drawer — but content creators will be left wanting more

By Lewis Maddison Published 11 March 26

Recommended

The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ impresses on many fronts — but do its few weaknesses spoil the show?

I haven’t sat in a plusher gaming chair than this one – but this affordable GTPlayer model has one drawback

By Lewis Maddison Published 7 March 26

The GTPlayer LR002 entices with an affordable price and a plush frame – but is it as comfortable as it looks?

Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

If you love bass as much as I do, you’ll adore Skullcandy’s new gaming headset — but it comes at a hefty cost

By Lewis Maddison Published 28 February 26

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The Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 certainly nails the bass — but is it really worth the price of admission?

Screenshot of Pathologic 3: theatre actors on a stage

I’ve fallen for a game about fighting a deadly plague — and it’s the perfect antidote to the industry’s GenAI blight

By Lewis Maddison Published 15 February 26

In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

Three-quarter view of HP Laptop 14 open on white desk with pink wall in background

HP Laptop 14 review: a sleek and compact laptop that can’t keep up with the times

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 February 26

Review The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user?

Three-quarter view of Acer Nitro 18 AI open on desk, with pink wall in background

Acer Nitro 18 AI review: a large laptop with some concerning flaws

By Lewis Maddison Published 3 February 26

Review The Acer Nitro 18 AI is large and powerful – but how does it stack up to its rivals?

Front view of HP OmniBook 7 14-inch open on black desk with white wall in background

HP OmniBook 7 14-inch review: a phenomenal all-rounder with a steep asking price

By Lewis Maddison Published 2 February 26

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Review The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch promises to be a strong mid-range effort — but can it live up to the price tag?

Three-quarter view of Asus V16 open on desk with pink wall in background

I tested the Asus V16 and it’s as portable as large gaming laptops get — but this isn’t the only aspect that impressed me

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 January 26

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Large gaming laptops don’t get more portable than the Asus V16 — but does it cut it in other areas?

Acer Aspire 16 AI open on table with pink background

I spent days testing Acer’s new 16-inch laptop — and sadly AI remains just a gimmick

By Lewis Maddison Published 27 January 26

Review The Acer Aspire 16 AI certainly looks like a premium laptop — but how does it perform?

Three-quarter view of HP Pavilion x360 14 open on desk with pink wall in background

HP Pavilion x360 14 review: a well-made 2-in-1 laptop with enough all-round performance for everyday tasks

By Lewis Maddison Published 21 January 26

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Review The HP Pavilion x360 14 is a compact convertible laptop with a respectable spec – but how well does it hold up?

Three-quarter view of HP Pavilion 16 open on desk with pink wall in background

HP Pavilion 16 review: one of the thinnest large laptops around, and the price is reasonable — but don’t expect strong graphical performance

By Lewis Maddison Published 21 January 26

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The HP Pavilion 16 is impressively thin for a large laptop – but does it offer anything more besides?

Three-quarter view of Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 open on desk

I've never tested a gaming laptop that offers so much for so little — but you’ll have to accept a few flaws

By Lewis Maddison Published 10 January 26

Great Value

Review The Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 certainly has a promising spec — but does it deliver the goods?

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Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 review: A great-looking and brilliantly made gaming laptop for those who prize design over performance

By Lewis Maddison Published 6 January 26

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Review The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 certainly has the looks, but does it have the grunt?

SSDs for PC gamers – big savings on drives from Crucial, Samsung, WD_Black, and more

By Lewis Maddison Published 1 December 25

Running out of space or need a speed upgrade? Good news: there are some great deals this Cyber Monday on the best SSDs for PC gamers.

Cyber Monday is your final shot at monitor deals from LG, Dell, and more before Christmas

By Isaiah Williams Published 1 December 25

While you may have missed Black Friday monitor deals, Cyber Monday is here to serve as your final chance at gifts before Christmas.

These Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are tempting me to upgrade – save thousands on the best towers from Corsair, Lenovo, and more

By Lewis Maddison Published 1 December 25

Black Friday might be over, but Cyber Monday is here to pick up the slack, which means there are still plenty of great gaming PC deals around.

Cyber Monday could be your last chance to grab these great Razer, Corsair, and SteelSeries gaming keyboard deals

By Isaiah Williams Published 1 December 25

Cyber Monday is giving you a final shot at getting your hands on a new gaming keyboard, with huge discounts to help you save leading into the holidays.

I'm stunned by these Black Friday gaming monitor deals – massive savings on Lenovo, LG, Samsung, and more

By Lewis Maddison Published 28 November 25

You can save some serious cash on the best gaming monitors around, from LG, Samsung, and other top brands.

The best monitor deals are now live – fantastic savings this Black Friday from Dell, LG, Samsung, and more

By Lewis Maddison Published 27 November 25

Looking to freshen up your display? Good news: there are plenty of great Black Friday monitor deals to entice you.

I've seen some amazing Black Friday deals on gaming keyboards – grab a bargain on Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries models now

By Lewis Maddison Published 27 November 25

Black Friday hasn't started yet, but already you can save over $100 on some of the best gaming keyboards around.

These are the best gaming mouse deals I'm seeing this Black Friday – great bargains from the biggest brands

By Lewis Maddison Published 26 November 25

The best gaming mice already have great discounts ahead of Black Friday proper, so don't miss out on these top picks from Logitech and Razer.

Three-quarter view of Dell Chromebook 3120 open on desk with pink wall in background

Dell Chromebook 3120 review: the ideal device for your studies – but you’ll want to use it with a mouse

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 November 25

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The Dell Chromebook 3120 is billed as the perfect companion for educational purposes – but is it fit for the classroom?

Three-quarter view of ASUS Chromebook CX15 open on desk with wooden panels, pink wall, and plant in background

ASUS Chromebook CX15 review: a better performer than its seriously budget price tag might lead you to believe

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 November 25

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The Asus Chromebook CX1505 certainly offers a lot of screen for the money, but has it been compromised elsewhere?

Rear three-quarter view of Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 open on desk with pink wall in background

Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: an excellent 1080p performer with a good price, but it’s not without a few drawbacks

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 November 25

Review The Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 makes a pitch for superb 1080p gaming at a reasonable price.

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